As a studio, we traveled to Pietrasanta and Serevezza on Friday. We took two trains and a bus, but made it there! Both are towns in Northern Tuscany, near the coast and at the base of the Alps. Pietrasanta is known around the world for its sculptural work (due to is proximity to amazing quarries and sources for stone), and Serevezza is a rolling (small town) which we hiked through (and then up and up!)
The views were amazing, as we tried to re-enact the route once traveled by Michelangelo to find marble for his works (although I highly doubt his route was paved, like ours).
Along the way we found pools of water traveling down the mountain - some were even large enough to swim in, which we definitely did. All were carpeted with white marble stones. The water was crystal clear, and freezing cold, but I have never felt so refreshed. Jumping from the high walls surrounding the pool was amazing. 
Although I felt ill prepared for a long hike (hm, not enough water?I should know better!), a small group of us decided to return to Florence the same night (this will be known as quick/brash decision no.1). It was a fantastic day!
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